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Musee Somme 1916 Admission Ticket: Journey through History in the Heart of the Battles of Somme
4.6
79 Ratings
Albert
Welcome to the Museum Somme 1916.
Situated in the center of the Somme Battles (1914-1918), within a tunnel that was transformed into an air-raid shelter in 1938, the Somme Trench Museum portrays the existence of soldiers in the trenches during the July 1916 offensive, where the allied forces assailed the territories occupied by the Germans.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Musee Somme 1916 - The museum is accessible in 4 languages (French- English - German - Dutch).
The struggles that took place in the Somme in 1916 were one of the most terrible battles of the First World War.
From our entrance hall next to the Basilica, visitors enter a 250 meters long tunnel that is 10 meters below surface. As you leave the tunnel you enter our souvenir shop and ultimately Albert’s town park.
Here WW1 scenes in a series of fifteen different alcoves tell the tale of trench warfare in the Somme.
We also have 25 display cabinets in which you can study all kinds of WW1 artifacts and weaponry.
Sound and light effects add to the experience, taking you back to the time of the Great War.
The final part of your visit is the Gallery of Heroes, dedicated to nine individuals who distinguished themselves during the war.
The exit of the museum being in the public garden of the city, you will be able to discover the Arboretum where also floes the Ancre river with its cascades.
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What's Included
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- Admission Ticket
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No health restrictions
Location
Musee Somme 1916
Rue Anicet Godin
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(79 Ratings)
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Audreyc205
Aug 15, 2024
Fantastic experience - This museum is wonderful . It gives a good interpretation of all aspects of the great war. The shop has lots of memorabilia and gifts.
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Grace2277
Aug 13, 2024
School trip - We went as a school trip group of 40 students and 4 staff members and we had a great time. The students learnt a lot and found it very interesting.
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R7412cadavidd
Aug 10, 2024
Superb - Very good complement to the visit of the memorial of Peronne, it is ideal to start the beginning of the circuit of remembrance!
If you stop in front of each sign and take pictures, it takes 1h30 of visit (with the viewing of the small film at the entrance).
Beautiful reconstructions, beautiful Collections of weapons and objects dug up over the years.
Very nice garden outside.
A must-see site for all those who visit the Memorial Circuit.
Be careful, do not forget to take a sweater even in summer.
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Tracey634
Jul 6, 2024
Excellent visit x a must for all - Brilliant museum brings to life the atrocities
So much information to take in and artefacts to see
Lots of useful information x
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Robbj5598ni
Jun 29, 2024
Outstanding - This is definitely worth a visit. The museum is basically in the tunnels under the church and you finally exit a few hundred yards away. There is so much to see. The information is easy to read and the exhibits were well maintained.
Unfortunately we were just ahead of a coach party of French OAPs who seemed disinterested in the museum but just wanted to plough through the end. No matter, we stood our ground and enjoyed the visit!
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Borreb2015
Aug 21, 2024
Nice and clear overview of the war talks on the Somme - Museum about the battle of the Somme, set up in the shelter realized in the 2nd world war. Clear - multilingual - information about the course of the war based on the different nationalities that participated. For me, for example, a new insight into the participation of China. Recommended (if you are in the area).
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Zopie73
Aug 19, 2024
Educational and impressive - Impressive and beautifully designed museum. You can download an app that gives you more information as you walk through the underground passages. Since the Netherlands was neutral during WW1, unfortunately little is told in the history books at school. This museum is very educational and quiet.
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Hamishst
Aug 2, 2024
Great value. - It's reasonably small, but pretty good and great value for money. You walk underground, which gives it an authentic feel. Then you watch a video which sets everything up and also gives you a feel for other places in the area to go and see. You walk through the tunnels, there is a lot of information in several languages, artefacts from the time of all varieties, and recreations of trench scenes. Finally you walk through an experience of lights and noise to recreate the feeling of war - not for the epileptics or nervous. I would recommend heading for the Canada memorial, also the Scottish highlanders memorial, to see some of the trenches 100 years later, as well as Le Grande Mine.
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Voyage59930327821
Jul 9, 2024
Nice informative museum - Very nice low key museum with a good video and lots of artefacts. It’s set out under the church in a series of tunnels. An hour or so well spent as an introduction to the Somme.
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Carolineclayt
Jun 16, 2024
It was ok….., - Wasn’t my favourite museum we visited in the area. You enter downstairs to underground tunnels which are unique but a bit damp/smelly. Lots of memorabilia but not as well labelled or as well kept as other museums. I didn’t enjoy being underground so moved through quite quickly. There is a section at the end where you travel through a dark tunnel ‘under fire’ my 9 year old found this a bit much. You exit through a lovely park in the centre of Albert.
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